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Vietnam’s 10-month FDI inflows post strongest growth since 2009

Combined newly registered and additional capital reached 46.86 billion USD, of which processing and manufacturing accounted for 24.19 billion USD (51.6%), followed by real estate business with 7.08 billion USD (15.1%).

AI-powered translation platform wins Golden Startup Star award

Vietnamese technology gains international recognition

Great National Unity Day, Vietnam Culture Day held in Europe

Vietnam’s trade surpasses 1 trillion USD in 10 months

Digital platform adds new channel for Vietnamese exporters to reach global buyers

A new digital trade platform is set to give Vietnamese exporters an additional channel to connect with international buyers, combining online product information and business matching with physical trade fairs and production-site visits.

Vietnamese pagodas foster Vietnam-Laos friendship

A ceremony reviewing Buddhist affairs for 2022-2027 and announcing the new personnel of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Coordination and Cooperation Board in Laos for 2026-2031 was recently held in Vientiane. The event highlighted the contributions of Vietnamese Buddhism in Laos and its role in strengthening community ties and people-to-people exchanges.

Vietnam shares inspection experience with FRELIMO Party delegation

On September 29, Politburo member and Head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Inspection Commission Tran Sy Thanh held talks with the delegation.

Vietnam’s airports among world’s top 50 most connected airports

Global aviation data provider OAG has ranked Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport and Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport among the world’s 50 most internationally connected airports in its 2026 Megahubs Index.

Digital transformation energises Vietnam’s southernmost province

In the southernmost province of Ca Mau, grassroots digital transformation models such as digital markets, model digital hamlets and smart public security are helping local authorities streamline administrative procedures and build a digital economy and society.

International delegates explore Hanoi’s cultural heritage

As part of the Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity, held in Vietnam from September 27 to October 1, 2026, delegates visited some of Hanoi’s most notable historical and cultural landmarks, including the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple and the Old Quarter. The tour offered them an opportunity to discover the capital’s rich history, culture and heritage.

Vietnamese banh mi takes centre stage at first festival in Japan

The Vietnam Banh Mi Festival 2026 opened in Tokyo on September 26, bringing Vietnamese banh mi, food and culture closer to Japanese people and the Vietnamese community. Held for the first time in Japan, the two-day festival offers a space for cultural exchange through cuisine.

Vietnam among 10 largest non-high-income T&T economies in WEF index

Vietnam, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Türkiye, Mexico and Brazil are among the 10 largest non-high-income T&T economies by direct T&T GDP.

Vietnam performs first successful implantation of CorHeart 6 cardiac support device

In September 2026, 108 Military Central Hospital successfully performed a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation using the new-generation CorHeart 6 device for a patient with severe heart failure. This marks the first successful CorHeart 6 implantation in Vietnam, representing another step forward in mechanical circulatory support and offering an additional treatment option for patients awaiting heart transplantation.

Thai Nguyen showcases picturesque tea hills

The northeastern province of Thai Nguyen is renowned on Vietnam’s tea map with its “Finest Tea” brand. The province boasts a total tea-growing area of 22,177 hectares, spanning across most of its communes and wards.

Top leader’s trip to US, Canada underscores Vietnam’s message in new era: FM

Bilateral and multilateral engagement during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam's five-day trip through the US and Canada opened doors for concrete cooperation while advancing shared goals with the UN, US and Canada want Vietnam to take a bigger hand in global and regional affairs.

Long Thanh Airport construction accelerates as key packages near completion

Long Thanh International Airport in the southern city of Dong Nai will begin trial operations in late September 2026 and commence commercial operations in December.

Vietnamese community in Canada urged to further contribute to national development

General Secretary and President Lam stressed that bilateral friendship and cooperation have been nurtured by people living and working in both countries, with the Vietnamese community in Canada playing an important bridging role.

CPV attaches importance to traditional friendship with Communist Party of Canada: Top leader

The Communist Party of Vietnam wishes to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the Communist Party of Canada, including the sharing of experience in Party building and development.

General Secretary and President To Lam attends Vietnam-Canada business roundtable

Addressing the roundtable, General Secretary and President To Lam spoke highly of the sound friendship between Vietnam and Canada, built on trust, mutual respect and win-win cooperation. The Comprehensive Partnership established in 2017 has provided a favourable framework for expanding bilateral cooperation across various fields.

VNA steps up fight against fake news

As Vietnam’s sole national news agency, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) is responsible for disseminating official information and documents from the Party and State, providing information in support of Party leadership and State management, and collecting and distributing news in a variety of formats to serve media organisations, the public and audiences at home and abroad.

Top Vietnamese leader meets UN Secretary-General

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York, the US, on September 23 (local time).

ADB raises Vietnam's 2026 growth forecast to 7.8%

ADB has raised Vietnam’s growth forecast to 7.8% in 2026, from 7.2% in its July update, while raising its 2027 projection from 7.0% to 7.6%.

General Secretary and President To Lam meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Appreciating Vietnam’s active and pioneering engagement in security, political affairs, sustainable development and a just energy transition, Secretary-General Guterres expressed his hope that Vietnam will continue to play a strong role in the world’s transformation, contribute to efforts to address climate change under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), and promote emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

VNA wins second prize at OANA Best Article Competition 2026

A ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) was held in Moscow, Russia, on September 21, 2026, as part of the OANA Media Forum. The forum also featured the presentation of the 2026 OANA Awards for outstanding journalistic products.